The Province is building a new secondary school that will create 2,000 spaces, giving students in the region more room to learn close to home. View the full article from the original source
Conservatives speak briefly with reporters on Parliament Hill as the federal party holds its weekly caucus meeting. MP Jacques Gourde comments on the cost of Quebec Senator Amina Gerba’s trip to Vancouver to take English courses. MPs Gérald Deltell and Pierre Paul-Hus face questions on reports that the federal government is considering greater access for…
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announces a new project aimed at strengthening energy infrastructure. She is joined at the news conference in Calgary by Larry Kaumeyer, Alberta’s deputy minister of energy, and government officials. source
At a news conference on Parliament Hill, Duff Conacher, co-founder of the citizen advocacy group Democracy Watch, discusses the changes he will call for when testifying before the House of Commons Ethics Committee later today. The committee is meeting to continue its review of the Conflict of Interest Act. source
Don Davies, the interim leader of the NDP, speaks with reporters ahead of the daily question period in the House of Commons. source
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement in response to the United States’ decision to impose tariffs on Canadian timber and lumber, through Section 232 of the U.S. Trade Expansion Act: View the full article from the original source
Green Party Leader Elizabeth May speaks with reporters on Parliament Hill about the results of her party’s leadership review, in which she won 80.8 per cent support from respondents. May has previously announced she will step leader as soon as a new one is elected through a leadership race. source
British Columbia Premier David Eby holds a news conference in Victoria to make an announcement on schools. He is joined by Ravi Parmar, the MLA for Langford-Highlands. source
(flickr.com) Amna Shah, parliamentary secretary for anti-racism initiatives, has released the following statement in celebration of Islamic Heritage Month: “October marks Islamic Heritage Month in British Columbia, an opportunity to celebrate the rich history, traditions and contributions of the world’s diverse Muslim communities, while also challenging harmful stereotypes and breaking down barriers that separate us….
Sur la colline du Parlement, le chef du Bloc Québécois, Yves-François Blanchet, tient un point de presse pour discuter du dossier Postes Canada. source